Invest in North Vancouver

Home to a Thriving Economy

North Vancouver is home to a robust and diverse community with seven main industries driving the economy:

Film, Arts & Entertainment

Recreation &Tourism

Technical, Engineering & Innovation

Retail & Restaurants

Industry, Manufacturing & Transportation

Construction & Trades

Life Sciences & Services

With more than 100 community organizations offering programs and services to serve the residents, North Vancouver is also home to a thriving Community and Not-For-Profit industry. These organizations are vital to enhancing the overall economic, social, cultural, and environmental well-being of the community.

There has been a 243% job growth in support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and the performing arts from 2014 to 2018.

There are 120% more jobs in motion picture and video production industries than what is typical in the nation.

The average wage in the motion picture and video industries is $74,027.

There was a 40% job increase in the motion picture and video industries between 2014 and 2018.

North Vancouver has an exceptional presence of designers, technicians, and media developers, with over 2,000 jobs directly related to the film, digital media, and entertainment industry, 621 of those directly related to the motion picture and video industries as of 2018.

Professions in natural and applied sciences have experienced a healthy growth rate of 15% since 2014.

Entrepreneurs and start-ups in the digital space – including 3D printing, robotics, and wearable tech – are benefiting from emerging technologies, creative solutions, and a strong business community.

As of 2018, there are 2,017 jobs within the architectural, engineering, and related services. The average wage per job is $75,143.

There is an above average workforce available for architecture and engineering services and twice as many jobs than what is typical in the nation. Top occupations grew by 12%, since 2014, compared to the national average of only 2%.